Donald-Zacharias-Obituary

Donald W. Zacharias

Age 77

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Donald W. ZachariasStarkville, MSSTARKVILLE, Miss.--Donald W. Zacharias, the president emeritus of Mississippi State University who served from 1985-1997, died Sunday [March 3] at the age of 77 of complications from multiple sclerosis after an extended illness. Second in tenure only to Stephen D....

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Dr. Zacharias was a friend and colleague of my father Dr. F. D. Williams (Sr.) at UT Austin 1969. As newcomers to Austin TX, Mrs. Zacharias helped us get settled, we didn't have a car yet (my father was still using it while finishing up a summer job at UW Madison WI - until he moved to Austin late 1969 to start work at the U. Texas Speech Communications Center. They are a great family - I actually baby sat a couple of times for them - when they got stuck for a sitter. He, Bob Jeffries, R....

Sorry IAm so late in this response. As a high school classmate of Don, I was unaware of his passing and wish to express my regrets to his family.

May God's grace and mercy sustain you during this time of grief.

May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. 1 Cor. 1:3&4

Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that God will soon put an end to our tears and sorrow.

Ms. Tommie, I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great man. I have always admired both of you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

May the family be comfort at this time of the lost of your love one in death and be strengthened at 2nd cor 1: verse 4...

My sincere condolences to each of you. SHS '53' classmate CM Nichols Moon